pavo
- A genus of birds in the pheasant family, known for their colorful plumage and fan-like tail feathers, commonly referred to as peafowl. nounThe pavo is known for its vibrant and iridescent tail feathers.In many cultures, the pavo is a symbol of beauty and pride.
- In astronomy, a constellation in the southern sky, representing a peacock. nounPavo is a relatively faint constellation, but it is home to several interesting deep-sky objects.The constellation Pavo was first introduced by the Dutch astronomer Petrus Plancius in the late 16th century.